Radeon HD 8990 vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8990.

Insight	Radeon HD 8990	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P2000 Max-Q remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon HD 8990 Benchmark Check

Quadro P2000 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 8990 and Quadro P2000 Max-Q

Radeon HD 8990

The Radeon HD 8990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,214 points. Launch price was $999.

Quadro P2000 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 8990 scores 5,214 and the Quadro P2000 Max-Q reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8990 is built on GCN 1.0 while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon HD 8990) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	5,214	5,353+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2048 ×2+167%	768
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1468 MHz+47%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon HD 8990 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P2000 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 384-bit x2 vs 128-bit.

Feature	Radeon HD 8990	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	384-bit x2+200%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8990 draws 375W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 129.7% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon HD 8990) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.